Our Colorado News says “knee pain affects over 6% of all adults over age 30 and nearly 10% of all adults over the age of 63.” Knee pain is also within the top five leading causes of adult disability.

The article compares knee pain to a bruise.

The cartilage actually does get damaged over time from wear and tear or an injury.

Just like a bruise hurts on contact, knee pain from “compressing” damaged cartilage.

While the pain is, of course, uncomfortable, it also sets the healing process back. Just as touching a bruise before its healed will actually re-bruise the bruise; continuing damaged activity before your knee is healed will prolong the healing.

Damaging activities can include jogging and long walks.

However, there are also factors that individuals can’t control, like genetics, gender, or injuries from work or recreational activities.

Weight and structural imbalances can also play a factor, and those are things that can control. It’s important to be aware of your body and what works for you, and if you feel pain, come visit us for some imaging.